Lipoedema, is a painful hereditary disorder, typically it leads to a pattern of adipose tissue (fat) accumulation from the hips to the ankles, arms and often other parts of the body. Lipoedema may be found in women of all shapes and sizes.

Symptoms of Lipoedema

The legs are enlarged bilaterally - arms too can be affected

The waist is small in proportion to thighs, buttocks and legs

Feet and hands are exempt and a 'bracelet' effect can appear just above the ankles and wrists

Legs/arms can be extremely painful, even to touch

Affected limbs bruise easily

The fat is soft to touch and wobbly, while skin can be cold to touch

Lipoedema can become worse in hot weather

Diet and exercise, while important, can have minimal effect

Increase in Lipoedema is often noticed when significant hormonal changes happen

Skin can have a cellulite or ‘mattress’ like appearance

Skin on the legs and buttocks can be cold to touch.

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